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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Starting again

Hey guys and gals. HP took a break, a long break. Why? Family stuff, work stuff, burnout. But I'm thinking of starting back up. I just wonder, would that be useful? Maybe our readers have found new, terrific sites? Let me know what you think, and what would be helpful topics.

You might be wondering what HP thinks of the legal economy. Well, I think things are picking up. My recruiter friends are definitely busier and say even associate hiring is FINALLY improving. Will we return to the old days? Probably not, some things have changed long-term (like some firms canceling summer programs and just hiring laterals). But, it is good to see firms and organizations adding to their ranks.

Ok, just a short post, give me a holler in the comments and let me know what you think.

Please do! I started reading you when I was an 0L back in 2008. In two weeks I'll be graduating and heading to a big firm in a big city. I think you deserve a chunk of the credit for that, seeing as I followed almost all your advice, to the letter, during the interview process and during the summer. So please, come back, we need you in this economy!

I even have an idea for your first return post! How should former summers and now junior associates act when they return to the office? Is there a special code of conduct? Should we go office to office to everyone we previously worked with and say hey?

About Me

Yes, I am a hiring partner who felt that our latest generation of lawyers and law students really needed some advice and guidance. Who knew the economy would totally tank and they would REALLY need guidance? I just share some observations, some experiences, and some lessons mom and dad should have taught you. Come along for the fun! HP can be reached at: hiringpartneroffice@gmail.com